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MATD 0390 Intermediate Algebra
First-Day Handout for Students**
2010- 2011
Intermediate Algebra
Campus _____ Room ________
Instructor: ___________________________
Phone: (512) 223-_______ ext __________
Email address:
MATD 0390 Section _____ Synonym _______
Meets _________________________________
Office: ______________________________
Office Hours: ________________________
Conferences outside office hours may be
arranged by ____________________________
Required Texts/Materials:
Intermediate Algebra: 2nd Edition, Sullivan & Struve; Pearson. (ISBN 0-321-56752-8)
 You can access the chapters from the textbook covered in the first few days online at
http://www.austincc.edu/mthdept2/text/ password acc0390 before you buy your text.
MyMathLab access: In some sections of Intermediate Algebra, MyMathLab is required, and in
others it is optional. Check with your instructor to find out if it is required for your section. All new
textbooks purchased at an ACC bookstore include MyMathLab access. It is not included with the
purchase of a used book, and may not be included with a new book purchased at a different
bookstore. Refer to the handout Information about MyMathLab.
Supplemental Required Materials: Scientific calculator
Course Objectives:
Overall objectives:
A. Students will feel a sense of accomplishment in their increasing ability to use
mathematics to solve problems of interest to them or useful in their chosen fields.
Students will attain more positive attitudes based on increasing confidence in their
abilities to learn mathematics.
B. Students will learn to understand material using standard mathematical terminology
and notation when presented either verbally or in writing.
C. Students will improve their skills in describing what they are doing as they solve
problems using standard mathematical terminology and notation.
Computational:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Evaluate a function using function notation.
Find the domain of a function.
Perform elementary arithmetic operations with functions.
Perform division of polynomials
Perform elementary arithmetic operations with rational expressions that require
factoring up to and including the sum or difference of cubes.
6. Simplify a complex fraction, including one with negative exponents.
7. Simplify an expression with fractional exponents.
8. Simplify a radical expression, including rationalizing a monomial or binomial
denominator.
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9. Perform elementary arithmetic operations with complex numbers.
Equation and Inequality Solving:
1. Solve an absolute value equation.
2. Solve a rational equation, including one with a quadratic expression in the
denominator.
3. Solve an equation with one radical.
4. Recognize an extraneous root.
Using Forms and Formulas
1. Graph a function, such as a simple absolute value or rational function, by completing
a table and plotting points.
2. Solve a quadratic equation with real or non-real solutions.
3. Find the midpoint and the distance between two points.
4. Complete a square to rewrite an equation for a circle in standard form and identify its
center and radius.
5. Determine if a formula, correspondence, table or graph represents a function.
Graphing:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Graph a linear inequality on the Cartesian plane.
Graph a system of linear inequalities on the Cartesian plane.
Graph and analyze a linear and quadratic function.
Sketch a quadratic function, written in the form f(x)=a(x-h)^2+k, using
transformations.
5. Sketch a circle from its standard form.
Applications:
1. Represent English descriptions of numerical relationships in algebraic form.
2. Solve application problems including, but not limited to, linear and quadratic
models, direct and inverse variation, and those requiring 2x2 systems of linear
equations
Prerequisite: C or better in Elementary Algebra, MATD 0370, or its equivalent knowledge, or a
passing score on the MATD 0390 placement test. Additional information about ACC's mathematics
curriculum and faculty is available on the Internet at http://www.austincc.edu/math/.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MATD 0390 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3-4-0). A course designed to develop the skills and
understanding contained in the second year of secondary school algebra. Topics include review of
properties of real numbers, functions, algebra of functions, inequalities, polynomials and factoring,
rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, quadratic functions and their
graphs, and solving quadratic equations.
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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
This course is taught in a classroom as a lecture/discussion course.
COURSE RATIONALE
This course is designed to prepare students for various college-level science and mathematics
courses. After succeeding in this course, students may enroll in a number of courses in science,
mathematics and various technical areas. These include General College Physics, General
Chemistry, Magnetism and DC Circuits, AC Circuits, Manufacturing Materials and Processes, Math
for Business and Economics, and College Algebra.
Note: To take MATH 1332 (College Mathematics, formerly Topics in Mathematics) or MATH 1342
(Elementary Statistics), you do not necessarily need to take this course. Completing the Math portion
of the TSI by passing a state-approved test or successfully completing MATD 0385 is sufficient.
Attendance is required in this course. Students who miss more than 4 classes may be withdrawn.
You are responsible for the material covered and any assignments that are due for the class period
you miss. See also the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Warning below.
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TSI Warning for students who are not TSI complete*
Students who are not TSI complete in math are not allowed to enroll in any course with a math skill
requirement.
All students are required to be "continually in attendance" in order to remain enrolled in this course.
If this is the only developmental class you are enrolled in, and you withdraw yourself from this
course or are withdrawn by your instructor, then:
a) You may be withdrawn from courses that you should not be enrolled in, such as any class with
a math skill requirement.
b) You will have a hold placed on your registration for the following semester. The Hold will
require that you register for the next semester in person with an advisor or counselor and that you
work with the Developmental Math Advisor during that semester.
c) You will continue to face more serious consequences, up to being restricted to only registering
for developmental courses, until you complete the required developmental math course or satisfy the
TSI requirement in another way.
More information can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/math/tsiwarning.htm.
* If you are unsure whether or not this warning applies to you, see an ACC advisor immediately.
Importance of Completing Developmental Course Requirements
The first steps to achieving any college academic goal are completing developmental course
requirements and TSI requirements. The first priority for students who are required to take
developmental courses must be the developmental courses. TSI rules state that students are allowed
to take college credit courses, if they are fulfilling their developmental requirements. Because
successful completion of dev courses is so important, ACC will intervene with any student who is
not successfully completing developmental requirements. This intervention can mean a hold on
records, requiring developmental lab classes, working with the Dev Math Advisor, and monitoring
during the semester.
Withdrawal policy: It is the student’s responsibility to initiate all withdrawals in this course. The
instructor may withdraw students for excessive absences (4) but makes no commitment to do this for
the student. After the withdrawal date, neither the student nor the instructor may initiate a
withdrawal. The last day to withdraw from a course this semester is __________________.
Reinstatement policy: Students who withdraw or are withdrawn generally will not be reinstated
unless they have completed all course work, projects, and tests necessary to place them at the same
level of course completion as the rest of the class. After the last day to withdraw, neither the
instructor nor the student may initiate reinstatement into the course.
Missed Exam Policy: [to be completed by each instructor]
Late Work Policy: [to be completed by each instructor]
Class Participation Expectations: [to be completed by each instructor]
Grading Policy: [to be completed by each instructor]
Incomplete grades (I) are given only in very rare circumstances. Generally, to qualify for an "I", a
student must have taken all exams and assignments, have a passing grade, and have a personal
situation occur that prevents course completion after the last day to withdraw.
In Progress grades (IP) are also rarely given. In order to earn an "IP" grade the student must remain
in the course, be making progress in the material, not have excessive absences, and not be meeting
the standards set to earn the grade of C or better in the course. Students who are given an IP grade
must register and pay tuition for the same course again to receive credit. Students who make a grade
of IP should not go on to the next course.
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Student Discipline Policy Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that
disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student
leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being
withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook
under Policy and Procedures
http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
Course-Specific Support Services
 Learning Lab: ACC main campuses have Learning Labs that offer free tutoring (first-come
first-serve) in mathematics courses. The locations, contact information, and hours of availability
of the Learning Labs are available from http://www2.austincc.edu/tutor . Software and videotapes
to support this particular text are available in the Learning Labs. Students who need regular
tutoring are encouraged to use the Learning Labs before they get very far behind.
 Software: See description of MyMathLab under “Required Materials” in this handout.
 Pearson tutoring: Pearson has a tutoring center that is available by phone for students using any
of their texts. Information about the service can be found at www.aw-bc.com/tutorcenter/. Hours of
operation are Sun-Thur: 4 PM - 11 PM Central time.
Students toll-free: 1.800.877.3016
Instructor info: 1.800.666.8801
Fax: 1.877.262.9774
Email Questions: mtutor@pearson.com
 Videos on DVD: These are available for viewing in the LRS and are recommended for students
who miss class.
Testing Center Policy Your class may have some tests in the Testing Center. Refer to
http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/ for additional information about the testing center’s hours and
identification requirements. Your instructor may add personal policies on the use of the testing
center.
Student Services
The web address for student services is http://www.austincc.edu/support/advising/index.php
The ACC student handbook can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
Instructional Services
Information about locations of Instructional Services at each campus can be found by going to
http://www.austincc.edu/faculty/newsemester/ and then clicking on “Campus Based Student Support
Overview”.
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Suggested Course Schedules Schedule changes may occur during the semester, as announced in class.
Week
1
2
3
16-week
R.1-R.5, 1.1, 1.2
1.3-1.6
1.7, 1.8, 2.1
12-week
R.1-R.5, 1.1-1.3
1.4-1.7
1.8, 2.1–2.3
11-week
R.1-R.5, 1.1-1.3
1.4-1.8
2.1-2.4
8-week
R.1-R.5, 1.1-1.6
1.7, 1.8, 2.1–2.4
2.5-2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6
4
5
2.2–2.4
2.5-2.7
2.5-2.7, 3.1, 3.2
3.6, 4.GR, 4.1–4.4
4.GR, 4.1–4.6
4.7, 4.8, 5.1–5.4, 5.6
6
7
8
3.1, 3.2, 3.6
4.GR, 4.1–4.3
4.4–4.6
2.4-2.7
3.1, 3.2, 3.6,
4.GR, 4.1, 4.2
4.3–4.6
4.7, 4.8, 5.1–5.3
5.4, 5.6, 6.1, 6.2
4.5–4.8, 5.1
5.2–5.4, 5.6, 6.1
6.2–6.6
6.1–6.7
6.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5
8.2* 9.1, 9.2,
Review & Final
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4.7, 4.8, 5.1, 5.2
6.3–6.7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
5.3, 5.4, 5.6
6.1–6.3
6.4–6.7
6.8, 7.1, 7.2
7.4, 7.5
8.2*, 9.1, 9.2
Review & Final
6.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4
7.5, 8.2*, 9.1, 9.2
Review & Final
6.7, 6.8, 7.1, 7.2,
7.4
7.5, 8.2*, 9.1, 9.2
Review & Final
5 1/2-week
R.1-R.5, 1.1-1.8
2.1-2.7, 3.1, 3.2
3.6, 4.GR, 4.1–4.8,
5.1
5.2-5.4, 5.6, 6.1-6.6
6.7, 6.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4,
7.5, 8.2*, 9.1, 9.2
Review & Final
*Optional section
Suggested Testing Scheme Schedule changes may occur during the semester, as announced in class.
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
R.1-R.5, 1.1-1.8, 2.1-2.3
2.4-2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.GR ,4.1, 4.2
4.3–4.8, 5.1-5.4, 5.6, 6.1-6.2
6.3-6.8, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5
Suggested MyMathLab Quiz Scheme (optional)
Quiz R
Quiz 1A
Quiz 1B
Quiz 1C
Quiz 2A
Quiz 2B
Quiz 2C
Quiz 3
Quiz 4A
Quiz 4B
R.1 – R.5
1.1 – 1.3
1.4 – 1.6
1.7, 1.8
2.1 – 2.3
2.4, 2.5
2.6, 2.7
3.1, 3.2, 3.6
4.GR, 4.1 – 4.2
4.3 – 4.5
Quiz 4C
Quiz 5A
Quiz 5B
Quiz 6A
Quiz 6B
Quiz 6C
Quiz 6D
Quiz 7A
Quiz 7B
Quiz 9
4.6 – 4.8
5.1 – 5.3
5.4, 5.6
6.1, 6.2
6.3, 6.4
6.5, 6.6
6.7, 6.8
7.1, 7.2
7.4, 7.5
9.1, 9.2
Statement on Students with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological
disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office
of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.
Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.
It is also recommended that instructors add the following:
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Students who are requesting accommodation must provide the instructor with a letter of
accommodation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) at the beginning of the
semester. Accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the letter of
accommodation from OSD.
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty
Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized
collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be
the result of their thought, work, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not
limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or
group; classroom presentations; and homework.
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty Penalty
Students who violate the rules concerning scholastic dishonesty will be assessed an academic penalty
that the instructor determines is in keeping with the seriousness of the offense. This academic
penalty may range from a grade penalty on the particular assignment to an overall grade penalty in
the course, including possibly an F in the course. ACC's policy can be found in the Student
Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at:
http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
Statement on Academic Freedom
Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends
upon a search for truth and upon free expression. In this course the professor and students shall
strive to protect free inquiry and the open exchange of facts, ideas, and opinions. Students are free to
take exception to views offered in this course and to reserve judgment about debatable issues. Grades
will not be affected by personal views. With this freedom comes the responsibility of civility and a
respect for a diversity of ideas and opinions. This means that students must take turns speaking,
listen to others speak without interruption, and refrain from name-calling or other personal attacks.
Statement on Student Discipline
Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process
will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the
student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student
being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student
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discipline can be found in the Student Handbook under Policies and Procedures or on the web at:
http://www.austincc.edu/handbook
Be sure to include the Information about MyMathLab handout in your first day handouts. It is
available in a short and a long version. Use the long version if your section requires MML.